Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 149,148 miles on the clock, averaging 8,706 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for OE57 UCG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 149,148 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,706 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OE57 UCG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OE — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About OE57 UCG
What car is OE57 UCG?
OE57 UCG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2008.
What is the mileage of OE57 UCG?
The last recorded mileage for OE57 UCG was 149,148 miles, recorded on 24 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OE57 UCG passed its MOT?
OE57 UCG has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2024.
Is OE57 UCG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE57 UCG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OE57 UCG?
OE57 UCG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.